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Oral hygiene device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-09-30
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Granted: 1981-12-01
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Expires: 2000-09-30
Abstract
Abstract A combined fluid jet-brush oral hygiene device which provides a means for plaque removal on the buccal, lingual and interproximal surfaces of the teeth as well as gingival stimulation.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael J. Buffa
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 03:53
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61C; A61C17/00; A61C17/02; A61C17/028; A46; A46B; A46B11/00; A46B11/06; A46B11/063
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
An oral hygiene device adapted to be removably attached to a fluid jet having an elongated nozzle with an orifice inclined relative to a shank of said nozzle, and having a collar at the distal end of said nozzle, said brush comprising: a head having bristles extending laterally thereof; a handle extending from said head along a central axis thereof; a fluid conduit extending through said head and terminating among said bristles, said conduit being angled relative to said head with an inclination corresponding to the inclination of said orifice relative to said shank for receiving said orifice; and resilient means secured to said handle and positioned for engagement with said collar to secure said hygiene device to said jet.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
An oral hygiene device adapted to be removably attached to a fluid jet having an elongated nozzle with an orifice inclined relative to a shank of said nozzle, and having a collar at the distal end of said nozzle, said brush comprising: a head having bristles extending laterally thereof; a handle extending from said head along a central axis thereof; a fluid conduit extending through said head and terminating among said bristles, said conduit being angled relative to said head with an inclination corresponding to the inclination of said orifice relative to said shank for receiving said orifice; and resilient means secured to said handle and positioned for engagement with said collar to secure said hygiene device to said jet.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
A device according to claim 1 wherein said resilient means is a flange, said resilient means urging said nozzle into said conduit to secure said hygiene device to said jet.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
A device according to claim 2 wherein said hygiene device is a tooth brush, and wherein said handle includes a groove therein for mating with said jet.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-11-30 | 1985-06-01 | 1985-12-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-11-30 | 1989-06-01 | 1989-12-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-11-30 | 1993-06-01 | 1993-12-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |